Worrying about something that may never happen |
"Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones. If you
cheat even a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you
are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of
heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people's money, why should you be
trusted with money of your own?
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted
to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money"
-Jesus Christ
(Luke 16:10-13) (NLT).
Trustworthiness ALWAYS starts somewhere:
Little Treasures are a measuring stick for Big Ones
There is an often believed myth called the "Principle of More" and it is a LIE.
We must choose our true North, or
Look for people who are already demonstrating trustworthiness in whatever they are doing
now- even if it seems like it is no BIG deal.
-be faithful for your time with God
-be faithful in your small group
-be faithful in your family
-be faithful behind closed doors
-be faithful in your jobs
-be faithful in your neighborhood
-be faithful in your volunteering
-be faithful in small acts of kindness
-be faithful in keeping small commitments
Avoid people who are dishonest, even in seemingly insignificant matters.
Judas Iscariot...as a keeper of the money bag- he used to help himself to what was
put into it...
Little issues must be handled in their early stages- because they grow.
(John 12:6b).
Look for people who handle their money wisely- they often handle people well, too.
Avoid people who are careless with other peoples property or possessions.
Avoid people who love money more than God- because you can't serve two masters.
we will wander
and people will wonder.
In some small way I hope that God has been able to encourage you through these articles.
shared with you by Kraig Josiah Rice
www.breadonthewaters.com
